MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
MARCH 2007

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 89; Total Juvenile Arrests 16; Summons/Citations Issued 23. Incidents: Total Calls 2,101; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 176; Incident Cases Reported 121; Crimes Against Property Reported 128; Crimes Against Persons Reported 105; Accidents Reports 112; Traffic Citations Issued 262; Alarms 119; Miles of Road Patrol (February & March Mileage Combined) 74,753. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 126.1; Sick Hours Used 233.3; Personal Hours Used 112.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 772.2; Overtime Hours Earned 474.5.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 262 traffic citations, this being 63 less than same time last year. The MPD made 16 arrests for DUI, this being 7 more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 97; this being 39 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 109 traffic accidents, this being 3 more than same time last year. There were 64 property damage accidents, 18 injury accidents, no fatal accidents and 27 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There was 1 motorcycle and 0 pedestrian accidents. The MPD investigated 6 accidents involving juveniles resulting in no reported injuries. There were 84 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 18 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 21 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 7 for traffic offenses of some type, 29 as a direct result of an arrest and 20 for parking violations and 7 miscellaneous. The traffic officer mailed 2 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 15 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 15 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 27 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). The traffic officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s licenses to the state. The traffic officer logged and filed several license plats and kept track of the motor vehicles awaiting court order for immobilization, confiscation or return to the owners. The traffic officer issued 21 parking citations. There were 58 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 58 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 21 YTD 114; Traffic 7 YTD 15; Parking 20 YTD 65; Arrests 29 YTD 58; STL/REC 6 YTD 7; Misc. 1 YTD 2; Totals: 84 YTD 261.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 200; By parking enforcement 173; By police officers 7; Towed vehicles with tickets 20. Outstanding tickets 448. Total number of PAID violations 134; Number of parking permits issued 191 (55 to courts not included). Revenue received from PAID violations $1,200.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,760.00; Total Revenue: $2,960.00.

ENGINEERING: ANNEXATION: Hunters Pointe Annexation: Hearing February 8, 2006. Denied by County Commissioners. Re-filed May 26, 2006. Hearing date set for August 16, 2006. Hearing date of August 16, 2006 was canceled by County Commissioners. Owner intends to re-file under a different name. Cottrill Annexation: Filed June 27, 2006. Approved by Commissioners on September 7, 2006. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. Waiting for final close out of existing project. Received the Stage 2 submittal. Once review is completed a meeting will be set with the consultant to review comments in early February. A meeting took place with the County, consultant and AT&T to review the Stage 2 plans. It is intended to bid this project in August 2007 and to have a contractor begin work by November 2007. Stage 3 plans were received for review. This will be the final review to complete the plans. The requested federal earmark for this project was denied. A new request was filed through Congressman Regula’s office. ODOT has informed us that they are providing the 20% match for both the Municipal Bridge and SCATS funding. The current estimate for this project is $3.3million. Erie Street Bridge: Met with ODOT and SCATS to review the consultant report. Waiting to see if ODOT planning will be able to perform work as a design build in October 2007. Detour discussed, scope-3 lanes, 5’ walkway. Finefrock Road Bridge: Maintenance of surface meetings. Scheduled re-decking for 2008. Reviewing ODOT’s consultant reports. ODOT is accepting public comments on project. City and County resurfacing done in October 21, 2006. US 30 Bridge Project: Working with ODOT and Massillon Park Department for detour preparation. Met with ODOT for easements needed for work. Submitted donation papers. Awaiting asbestos study. Approved maintenance of traffic plan. Ruhlin selected as contractor. Scheduled to start work on September 5, 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: Awaiting contractor to finish several items and punch lists items. City is investigating odor control solutions. Investigating fixing more piping. Teritary/UV still not on line. Sent correspondence for items to meet specifications. Sent letter for denial of claim response. 60 days to get Teritary/UV on line 4/30/07 before bond is revoked. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Under design with Hettler/Largent. Started design and signed contractors. Design 100% completed. Waiting to submit PTI and railroad permit. Wetmore Trunk Extension Phase 2: To be built by private developer as part of Gray Ridge Estates. Plans approved. EPA approved February 24, 2006. Railroad approved April 5, 2006. Wenger Excavating selected as contractor. Started sanitary January 29, 2007. The total project is 90% completed. The sanitary sewer is installed and testing is 50% complete. Harsh Ave. S.E. Sanitary Sewer Relocation: Plans 100% completed. Submitted PTI to OEPA on January 29, 2007. Received approved PTI from the EPA. Project is out to bid and bid opening is scheduled for April 11, 2007. STREETS: Amherst Road N.E.: Bid September 26, 2006. Low bidder is Superior Paving. Started October 9, 2006. 100% completed. Finishing punch list items. Three manholes to be fixed in spring. Cyprus/Augusta Repairs: RMI was awarded the contract. It is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 16, 2007. 27th Street Widening: Attended several meetings with Perry Township. Fielding several calls from various residents. Bid opening May 17, 2006. Shelly Company apparent low bidder. Under construction. 80% completed. Utility companies began relocating their lines the week of January 28, 2007. Ohio Edison are finishing their tie ins and AT&T will be starting their relocation within the next couple of weeks. Wales Rd./SR 241 Rehabilitation: Started preliminary layouts. Will be requesting Statements of Qualifications from consultants in February. Requested funding for engineering through SCATS. The funding request from SCATS for engineering was denied and we will be re-evaluating the scope of the project. SUBDIVISIONS: Ballinger Estates: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission November 10, 2004. Plans submitted and approved. Sanitary sewer plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission June 22, 2005. Council approved July 5, 2005. Plat recorded. Grading and utility construction completed. Houses almost completed. Roadway installed week of April 10, 2006. Working on punch list items. Ready to switch to one year maintenance bond. Ballinger Estates Phase 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 13, 2006. Final plat approved by Planning Commission 2/21/07. The re-zoning request is before Council. Plans have been submitted and are under review. Castle West Estates Phase III: Preliminary plat approve by Planning Commission April 10, 2002. Final plat approved August 14, 2002 by Planning Commission and Council September 8, 2002. Plans submitted and approved. Plat recorded. Construction 90% completed. Punch list items to be completed. Additional storm sewer work completed October 27, 2004. As-builts completed. Street lights installed, need monuments. Final asphalt completed week of August 14, 2006. Centennial Village: Preliminary plat and rezoning approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Revised preliminary approved May 8, 2002. Plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plat recorded. Site work began week of September 23, 2002. Sanitary completed and tested. Roadway installed week of May 5, 2003. Easements relocated. Street signs installed. Bond transferred to Roseman Construction. Punch list items to be completed. Cherry Springs No. 1: Plat submitted and approved March 2006. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council March 2006. Plat recorded. Homes being built. Cherry Springs No.2: Planning Commission April 12, 2006. Council May 1, 2006. Plat recorded. Earthwork began week of October 9, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation began week of December 18, 2006. Sanitary completed. Testing started 2/21/07. Concord Village Outlots: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Storm and sanitary easements acquired. Plat recorded. Sanitary sewer installed. Sewer testing 100% completed. Grading and ditch work to be done in spring. Concord Village Phase 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted and approved. Final plat to Planning Commission September 13, 2006. Approved by Council October 16, 2006. Plat recorded. Construction began the week of March 26, 2007. Country View Estates Phase 2: Construction of improvement is 100% completed. Surveying monumentation to be provided. Street signs have been installed. Performance bond has been released and replaced with maintenance bond. Additional storm line has been installed to relieve flooding problems. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items to be completed. Country View Estates Phase 3: Construction improvements are 100% completed. Lots are being sold. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items including street lights to be completed. Country View Estates Phase 5: Plat to Planning Commission April 11, 2001. Plans submitted and approved April 24, 2001. Earthwork began week of July 23, 2001. Plat recorded at County. Curb and asphalt installed week of September 18, 2001. Punch list items including street lights to be completed. Forest Hills No. 3: Plat recorded. Plans re-approved. Construction began July 2004. Curb installed week of August 23, 2004. Asphalt installed. As-builts received. Punch list items to be completed. Gray Ridge Estates Phase 1: Preliminary utility meetings held fall 2004. Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted, approved and submitted to EPA. Trunk sanitary sewer plans approved. Site clearing completed. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council February 2006. Railroad approved and ready for construction. Earthwork began week of July 31, 2006. Pre-construction meeting August 21, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation and testing completed. Utility construction 75% completed. Sanitary trunk sewer extension began January 29, 2007. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 1: Preliminary plat received week of December 4, 2000. Revised and approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Phase I plan submitted February 20, 2002. Earthwork began week of July 22, 2002. Utility work began week of October 21st. Plat approved by Planning Commission March 12, 2003 and Council April 7, 2003. Construction 80% completed. Roadways paved. Water line extension completed. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Punch list items to be completed. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved. Waiting on Performance Bond. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 3: Plans submitted and under review. Nova East Industrial Park: Plat and plans approved. Road construction is 75% completed. Land sold to Beaver Excavating May 2001. Water and gas lines completed. Plat approved by Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Plat approved by Council June 7, 2004. Plat recorded July 2004. Street signs installed. As-builts received. Final paving done week of November 8th. Awaiting street light installation. Orchard Hill Estates: Preliminary plat approved May 2004. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 14, 2004. By Council August 16, 2004. Plans approved by EPA and ready for construction. Pre-construction meeting March 2, 2005 with Vironda Construction. Grading began week of March 21, 2005. Sanitary sewer completed. Storm sewer and water line 95% completed. Utilities relocated, pavement installed week of August 15th. Plat recorded. Final asphalt completed week of June 5, 2006. As-builts completed. Final seeding and grading to be done. St. Luke Development: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved May 20, 2004. St. Luke received the PTI on August 25, 2004. Performance Bond received. Construction has begun on sanitary sewer. Plat recorded at County. Sewer installation completed and awaiting testing. The site plan has been reviewed and comments have been forwarded to the consultant. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 8, 2004. Plans submitted and under review. Plans approved. Earthwork began week of August 22nd. Sanitary sewer installation began week of September 19th. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 13, 2005 and by Council September 6, 2005. Underground utilities completed. Curb installed week of April 17, 2006. Asphalt completed. Sewer testing completed. Homes being built. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase II: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction spring 2007. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted and approved by Planning Commission December 10, 2003. Variance granted for plat at February Planning Commission meeting. Plans approved May 2004. Grading work began July 2004. Utility work began week of August 23, 2004. Curb placed October 27, 2004. Asphalt paving done week of November 8, 2005. Plat recorded. Construction 100% completed. Telephone pole finally removed from roadway. Street lights installed. Punch list items to be completed. Westbrook Estates West: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission May 9, 2001. Rezoning approved by Council July 2, 2001. Plans reviewed and approved. Site work began week of August 12, 2002. Sewer installation completed September 26, 2002. Sewer to be tested. Plat approved by Planning Commission November 20, 2002 and Council December 2, 2002. Roadway installed November 2002. Plat recorded. Construction completed. Lots being sold. Punch list items to be completed. Westbrook Estates West Phase 2: Final plat to Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Council approved June 7, 2004. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Westbrook Estates Phase III: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006. Approved by Planning Commission June 14, 2006. Approved by Council. Grading work 75% completed. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved. Plans approved by City and EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. MISCELLANEOUS: Fire Department Boat Ramp: Working with the US Army Corps to build a replacement boat ramp for emergency purposes. 402 Intersection Safety Study: Submitted Quarterly Reports to Government Department of Highway Safety and resolving contract review issues. Consultant is currently studying intersection, report received. Summary memo sent to Administration with copy to Street Committee. Applied and received 2006 grant for intersection. Quarterly report submitted. Sent signed copy of contract to Governor’s Department of Highway Safety. Consultant 100% completed with study. 100% completed. Received ODOT funding. Intersections for which funding was received will be improved in 2008 with the Wales Road Rehabilitation Project. Lincoln Center Phase III-Part B: Requests for Qualifications were received by January 30, 2006. Reviewing and re-evaluating scope. Technical interviews scheduled for May 3, 2006 with 3 firms. Tetra Tech, Inc. was selected to provide engineering and construction management services. Legislation was sent to Council to allow the Safety-Service Director to enter into a contract with said firm. The request through Congressman Regula’s office was denied. We are re-evaluating what work may be done in this area. Various Parking Lot Repairs: Reviewing the following parking lots: Tremont/Erie; Conrad parking lots. Municipal Government Building Parking Lot: Bid opening October 10, 2006. Central Allied low bidder. Began October 16, 2006. 95% completed. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Preparing and designing roadway, walk and building improvements. 100% completed. Bid opening October 5, 2006. Bid received was more than 10% over the engineer’s estimate, therefore, this project will be re-bid in the spring. Jail Upgrades: Still awaiting proposals. Working with Captain Herrick. SR241/Tremont Light: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. 27th/Lincoln Way East: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. Fire Station No. 1: Bids were opened September 26, 2006. The apparent low bidder is Martindale Foundation Systems, Inc. Construction began the week of October 23, 2006. 100% completed. Punch list being completed. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting has not been set. SWMP: Submitted revisions Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) per DEFA request. Awaiting comments. Stormwater Report: Annual NPDES Phase II storm water report was submitted to the Ohio EPA on March 20, 2007. Fixed Asset Report: Updating the Auditor’s data base concerning City-owned and maintained infrastructure. Compiling data to forward to Auditor. Cherry Street Bridge Rehab: Void in Ohio Erie Canal under Cherry Road completed by Wenger Excavating. Storm Water Mapping: 80% completed. Southeast drawings completed/SD drawings. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 80% completed. Southeast drawings completed/SD drawings. Permits and GIS are being added to the database and are 10% completed. SRTS Funding: Submitted a letter of interest to ODOT for Massillon City Schools for funding to develop a safe route to school plan for the district. GIS: 3% completed.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:1. The City submitted a proposed budget for the upcoming FY2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year, which will begin July 1. The City basically is using the same budget as for FY2006, with only a few minor changes in activities. As part of the City’s application process, a public hearing on the proposed budget will be held on April 16th. The final FY2007 CDBG Application must be submitted to HUD by May 15th. 2. The CD Department completed the City’s Enterprise Zone Annual Performance Report. This report provides information on all companies currently receiving tax exemptions from the City. The report is scheduled to be reviewed by the City’s Tax Incentive Review Committee. This Committee will then recommend to City Council whether or not each company’s abatement should be continued, modified or terminated. The Tax Incentive Review Committee must submit its recommendations to city Council by September 1st. City Council has 60 days to act on the Committee’s recommendations. 3. The CD Director participated in several meetings with the developers of the proposed Longfellow Mews townhouse project on the former Paquelet Funeral Home property on Federal Ave. N.E. 4. The CD Director also participating in a meeting with the newly re-organized Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark and Carroll counties. This agency is planning to continue Habitat’s mission of providing homeownership opportunities for low income families in Massillon. 5. The CD Director attended a workshop on the upcoming 2010 Census. The City is considering once again participating in the Census Bureau Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program. The LUCA Program enables participating local governments to review and revise Census address lists for its jurisdiction prior to the 2010 Census. 6. The CD Director attended meetings of the Ohio Conference of Community Development Executive Committee (in his current capacity of Past President), the Massillon Library Board of Trustees and the Stark Regional Planning Commission 50th Anniversary Dinner.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 75 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. A number of people were referred to Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. for legal advice or other agencies for homeless prevention or financial assistance. Fair Housing advertisements with The Independent were scheduled in preparation for Fair Housing month in April. I participated in a Community Building Partnership (CBP) of Stark county Operating Committee meeting. We toured three CBP assisted sites which included Ballinger Estates in Massillon and then held the quarterly meeting in Massillon City Council Chambers. At the Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee meeting we discussed future topics to be considered for the Housing Task Force and other housing related topics occurring in Stark County. I participated in 2 Community Services of Stark county (CSSC) meetings. At the Strategic Planning Committee meeting we reviewed and approved the 2006 Fourth Quarter Report and forwarded the revised report to the Board. During the meeting, the 2007 Annual Review was tentatively scheduled. At the regular CSSC meeting, all committees reported, which included my report on the Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Status Report. The meeting was held at the Massillon site, which is also where the shelter is located. The meeting ended with a tour of the facility. I attended the Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. Mrs. Michele Radtke has been an excellent president of the association for the past 7 years, but due to her work schedule is hoping someone else will seek the office. As a member of the Stark County Interagency Council on Homelessness (SCICH) Evaluation Team. I participated in a training meeting to monitor current Continuum of Care grants. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council on Homelessness and HUD/Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. There were 2 guest speakers at the session. They provided information regarding their services which included housing issues facing ex-offenders’ transition back into the community and making home ownership more attainable for low to moderate income families. I participated in a Family Economic Success (FES) meeting. We discussed IRS updates, reviewed a FES program report and plans for the coalition. Our office continues to provide information to eligible households regarding FES’ free tax preparation services. I participated in the Western Stark Medical Clinic, Inc., Board of Directors meeting. The Director reported on activities and highlights for the month. Other committees also reported which included my reports for the House and Properties and Nominating Committees. I participated in a meeting with Stark County Regional Planning Commission (SCRPC) and cities of Canton and Alliance, to discuss the application process to HUD for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant. SCRPC is planning to proceed with an application for Stark County with cooperation from Canton, Massillon and Alliance. One write up was requested for full Housing Rehabilitation and one pre-construction meeting was conducted before the contract was signed. Two projects were completed and two are progressing. Letters of interest were sent out to six new prospective clients. Once contract was signed for Emergency Housing Rehabilitation, four projects were completed and five are progressing. Inspections were requested for one new project, two projects were solicitation for bids and three applications were accepted. One application was accepted to participate in the Homebuyer’s Assistance Program, one contract was signed for down payment and housing rehabilitation and bids were solicited for rehabilitation for one project.

STREETS: Cold Mix: 78.00 Tons; Salt: 813.04 Tons; Gravel: 98.94 Tons; Fill Dirt: 152.00 Tons. Patched pot holes throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Picked up litter on RT21; Snow and ice control throughout entire City; Removed advertising signs from telephone poles and tree lawns; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Cleaned up trash dumped from Republic garbage truck due to fire in packer on RT30; Cleaned out drainage ditch on Stratford Ave. N.E. and Dexter N.E.; Filled in cistern (third time filled) at 521 Geiger Ave. S.W.; Filled sink hole in yard at 1640 Ledgewood Blvd. N.E.; Dropped off 8 barricades for Easter Egg Hunt at Great Escape Theater; Installed 5 sections of 36”x20’ drainage pipe in ditch on Noble Plc. N.W.

SAFETY: Concerning our City Traffic Lights: Our department replaced numerous lights that were burned out and worked on traffic controllers or flashers throughout the entire City. We worked on wiring jobs in the Recreation Center, Senior Center and City Hall. We worked on wiring problems at the City Garage. We worked on tornado warning sirens.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Summary: New Customers 21; Permanently Discontinued 19; Temporarily Discontinued 4; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 20; Resume Service to Regular Customers 10; Transfers 8; Misses 7; Misc. Messages 11; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 189; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $2,133.00; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 4; Total Charges for Dumpsters $235.00; Services Donated at No Charge $1,437.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 1x Week $200.00; Service to City Buildings $1,087.00; Pick Up of Trash from Community Service Workers $150.00.

INCOME TAX: Income Tax collections were up 6.37% from same time last year. Year to date our tax collections are up 1.14% from same time last year. I have attached reports which reflect how this revenue was distributed to the General Fund, General Fund Capital Improvement and Parks & Recreation accounts. Tax season is in full swing. Our office is very busy with walk-in traffic and our mail volume has dramatically increased in the past few days.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 7; School Age Patients 2; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 25; Immunizations Administered 53. Hypertension Screening: Attended 26; Referred for Follow-Up 1. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 15; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 41; Recertifications 135; Individual Midcert 43; Nutrition Education 95; Caseload 849. Community Nursing: Field Visits 63; Auxiliary Visits 253. School Visits: Parochial 0; Public 0. Continuing Education: A seminar entitled Special Needs of Children in a Disaster was attended by Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Miller at NEOUCOM. Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Kelly attended training to learn the Denver Developmental Screening Tests (DDST), which is done at the Well Child Clinics. Several employees completed a course regarding the new regulations concerning packaging and shipping of hazardous/biological substances or specimens. Miscellaneous: The following meetings were attended by one or more of the nursing staff: *RED Network; *Help Me Grow team leaders; *EPI committee; *Newborn Home Visit supervisory meeting; *Mass clinic review (review of the county-wide flu clinic held in October).

GOLF COURSE: Golf Revenue: Golf revenue was $23,991.00 increasing our year-to-date revenue to $32,530.00. Golf Course: The east and south nines opened for play on Monday, March 19th. The north course is scheduled to open on Friday, April 6th. The golf course is in excellent condition for this time of year. The driving range will open in April weather permitting. We are exploring options for the clean-up of debris from the logging work that was completed this winter. New steps leading from the parking lot to the golf shop will be installed in April. Rates: Winter rates will be in effect until April 28th offering excellent value for quality golf. Eighteen holes with cart is just $25.00 during the week and $28.00 on weekends. Seniors (60+) can play during the week for $22.00. Massillon City residents and taxpayers receive a 10% discount on standard golf rates excluding senior specials, league play, outings & special events and promotions.

SENIOR CENTER: Senior Center Activities: *Income tax filing continues, 150 clients were served on Mondays throughout the month; *Seniors attended the Symphony in Canton, the Lions’ Club show and enjoyed a day away at Celmentine’s Tea Room at Olmstead Falls; *Saturday night euchre party, bowling 3x a week, pizza and game day. A trip to the Cleveland Museum was canceled due to inclement weather; *The Chorus concluded rehearsals and will begin to visit the local nursing homes in April; *Enjoyed a musical monthly meeting with Judge David Stucki, Brant Luther and Priscilla Cunningham. Volunteer Hours for February 1,121; Volunteer Hours for March 1,440. Director: Attended SARTA Board meeting; Attended Literacy Commission meeting; Attended SARTA/SCATS planning commission meeting.

EEO: On March 21st, I received a discrimination complaint from a female employee of the Massillon Recreation Facility. The initial complaint indicated that there was disparity of treatment being practiced against her based on an issue of equal pay. Upon extensive and ongoing investigation, I found that the complainant was misinformed about her classification and the manner in which employees on the Miscellaneous Schedule are treated compared to those that are covered by a union or are part-time and/or seasonal. The complaint investigation indicated that there are numerous job classifications that still exist on the Miscellaneous Schedule and the last increase for these categories was January 1, 2003 (5%). This office is doing further investigations to determine if all the job classifications on the Miscellaneous Schedule are active and current. The employees on the schedule earn sick leave and some personal time and their wage increase appears to be based on approval of Council.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL;
PAINT/SIGN; SAFETY; SEWER/WASTE;
INCOME TAX; PARKS & RECREATION; See attached sheets
PARKS; RECREATION; YOUTH PROGRAM;
FEEDING PROGRAM; GOLF COURSE

FIRE; BUILDING No reports available at this time

LATE REPORT

FEBRUARY

FIRE: The department responded to a total of 291 alarms, this averages to 10.4 alarms per day. There were 33 fire alarms, 33 public service calls and 225 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $73,000.00. There were no firefighter and 3 civilian injuries due to fires. On the 1st, I applied for an EMS Grant for training. On the 2nd, I attended the St. Mary School Community Appreciation breakfast. On the 7th, I attended a meeting with the Stark County Commissioners in order to develop an effective EMA Advisory Board. On the 8th, I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting and the ADAS Underage Drinking Conference. On the 9th, it was drawn to my attention that the private ambulance services are not providing similar services and, therefore, thee is unequal service provided east and west side residents. I began an investigation. Also, the 2006 Annual Report was presented to the Administration and Council. On the 13th, I remained at work and staffed the outside stations with 3 personnel due to the snow emergency. On the 14th, I met with RED Center directors in reference to upcoming response changes. I also spent time digging out fire hydrants due to the recent snowstorm. On the 15th, I went to Bellaire Village Council meeting because they were apparently misinformed about the City of Massillon’s EMS system. On the 19th, I attended the Stark County Fire Chief’s Executive Board session in reference to 800 mhz radio communications. On the 20th, V.Spicocchi and J. Castile were sworn in as new employees. On the 22nd, I attended a NECO meeting in reference to Homeland Security and disaster planning. I also attended an EMA presentation by the Stark County Fire Chief’s Association at the Township Trustees and Clerk’s meeting. On the 26th, I toured the Stark County Crime Lab. This was in reference to recent suspicious fires. The department is gearing up to change responses effective March 1st that will ensure additional personnel to car fires and car crashed. It will also put additional people on the scene of cardiac arrests where manpower is usually needed very quickly in order to hope to make a difference.